San Marcos street gets new traffic rules

Cul-de-sac was used as drop-off point for school

SAN MARCOS  New traffic restrictions are in effect for a San Elijo Hills street after residents complained to the city about people using the cul-de-sac as a drop-off and pick-up area for children attending a nearby elementary school.

“No Stopping Anytime” signs — which cost the city roughly $2,000 — have been installed on Brightwood Drive from Questhaven Road to the end of the cul-de-sac. The restriction is effective between 8 and 9 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. on school days.

Violating the restriction would result in a $40 fine issued by the city’s code compliance department. Brightwood Drive residents and their guests also must comply with the restriction.

The San Marcos Traffic Safety Commission approved the restriction in July after studying complaints from residents about safety, speeding and blocked driveways during the start and dismissal times at San Elijo Elementary School.

The city previously implemented similar restrictions near Discovery and Knob Hill elemtary schools.